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Written by: Li Jingshan and Guo Qianwen
2021-05-18 15:07
Last update date: 2021-05-18 15:07
The police started a "severe" operation in March this year, raided 10 illegal premises in industrial buildings in Tuen Mun, including 9 unlicensed bars and a casino suspected of supplying marijuana and hookah. 137 people were arrested for suspicion. "Drug trafficking", "hiding drug", "operating an illegal casino" and "operating an unlicensed bar", etc., aged between 15 and 73 years old.
Among them, 19 are underage, and the youngest 15-year-old girl is suspected of playing the role of "residence escort", responsible for singing, drinking, and eating.
For the first time, an 8,000-square-foot nightclub was found in a factory building unit in Tuen Mun District. It is believed that the gangsters are looking for a flat rent in the industrial building and attract high-spending customers with luxury decoration of 6 million yuan.
It is understood that the nightclub is invested by Tsim Sha Tsui and Tuen Mun New Ngee On.
A police officer revealed that the big box must be more than 100,000 yuan a night, and the whiskey is asking for 30,000 yuan. He said frankly, "It's not a place where you and me can go."
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Tuen Mun Police District Assistant Commander (Criminal) Superintendent Lam Hing Cheung stated that during the epidemic, as licensed entertainment venues such as bars, karaoke and night clubs were temporarily closed, triad members tried to increase their sources of income and operated illegally in industrial buildings. Entertainment venues or illegal activities.
Gangs use such venues to attract young people to patronize, and even provide drugs to young people to smoke, so as to attract them into triads.
In view of this, the Tuen Mun Police District has launched an anti-crime operation codenamed "Strong" since the beginning of this year to crack down on illegal premises and activities in industrial buildings in the district, crack down on illegal triad activities and sources of income, and protect young people and intervene early. To prevent them from participating in illegal activities.
The police raided 10 illegal premises during the "severe" operation, arrested and charged 137 persons, aged between 15 and 73, involved in a number of crimes, including drug trafficking and possession, operating illegal casinos and unlicensed bars.
Including 8 males and 2 females in charge, aged between 19 and 54. They are suspected of trafficking in drugs, operating unlicensed bars, selling alcoholic beverages without licenses, operating gambling establishments and violating the "Prevention and Control of Diseases (Regulations and Instructions) (business and Premises) Regulations (Chapter 599F).
In addition, 75 men and 52 women (including 12 underage girls and 7 underage boys, aged 15 to 17) in the industrial unit, aged 15 to 73, are suspected of possession of drugs and no alcohol. He was arrested for drinking alcohol and gambling in illegal casinos.
The arrested men and women were also suspected of violating the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Ordinance (Chapter 599G), and the officers issued fixed penalty notices to them.
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Illegal premises of industrial building cover people's eyes, day fashion store turns into unlicensed bar at night
The Chief Criminal Inspector of the Tuen Mun Police District, Wu Shaoxi, said that the 10 illegal premises smashed included large nightclubs with drug supply, marijuana hookahs, unlicensed bars, discos, party rooms, gambling establishments and even drug dens.
Most of the units used different forms to hide their eyes and ears. They were fashion shops during the day, turned into unlicensed bars at night, or marked healing centers, wine trading companies, private clubs, etc. on the water signs and entrances of the buildings, all "selling dog meat on the sheep's head."
And it only accepts reservations: "They will not greet the students in a random manner. All of them have to be introduced by familiar customers and give out the secret code. The person in charge will open the door before entering."
In addition, the gangsters will use "bewilderment" methods to "fight against intelligence" with the police, such as pretending to be locked, and the person in charge installs a special lock outside the iron gate in an attempt to make the police think that the unit is locked and there is no one inside. But in fact, the lock is only a cover, not the iron gate.
In addition, criminals also used technology to place a wireless CCTV camera that can be connected to a mobile phone in a hidden place on the street, and use the camera to monitor the surrounding environment. As long as the police enter the building, they will immediately lock all unit doors and turn off the music. Escape the police from investigation.
The police also discovered that the operators of illegal establishments arranged for "Shuizi" and wandered around the streets near the premises. Whenever they found suspected policemen in the street, they would immediately "pass the water" and arrange for the guests to leave in batches.
Among them, an unlicensed bar smashed by the police has a hidden attic. When the door broke in, six of the alcoholics hid in the attic and covered their bodies with quilts, thinking that they could escape police arrest.
In order to prevent noise from causing complaints, criminals have installed professional soundproof cotton indoors, and installed multiple wooden doors, iron doors, and rolling shutters in an attempt to increase the difficulty of police enforcement.
During police operations, most places need to use breaking tools to enter.
Wushao Xi stressed that gangsters use a variety of methods to deceive the public thinks enough, in fact, by the police in-depth reconnaissance, has long been seen through a trick, means "like all generous crime, if Do not want criminal liability, the only method on the line do not attempt generous break the law."
Police It is emphasized that selling alcohol without a license is a serious crime. Once convicted, it can be fined up to 1 million yuan and imprisoned for 2 years. It is also illegal for citizens to drink alcohol in places without a license. Once convicted, they can be fined up to 2,000 yuan.
In addition, drug trafficking is a serious crime. According to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, once convicted, the maximum penalty is a fine of 5 million yuan and life imprisonment. The police urge the public not to try the law.
The police appealed to the public to take care of themselves and others and strictly abide by the "Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance" to help control the epidemic and reduce the risk of the spread of the virus in the community.
Police arrested 22 people in 8,000-foot luxury clubhouse in Tuen Mun industrial building for soliciting drugs
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Attract young people with drugs
Wu Shaoxi said that a total of 123.9 grams of suspected cocaine and ketamine, 94 grams of cannabis extract and cannabis flowers, and 7 ecstasy pills were seized in the premises. They were also found to be covered and stored in individually wrapped wet tissues, commonly known as "Happy powder" stimulants, and drugs The market value is about 160,000 yuan, and the police will trace the source of the drugs.
Police officers also seized about 2,000 cans of beer, 23 bottles of spirits, 34 bottles of other alcoholic beverages and a batch of audio equipment.
The total value of the wine seized was about 150,000 yuan.
All arrested men and women have been released on bail pending further investigation and must report to the police in late June.
During the operation, it was discovered for the first time in a factory building unit in Tuen Mun District that gangsters rented an 8,000-square-foot unit on the entire factory building and spent 6 million yuan to decorate it into a luxurious large nightclub, providing drugs to guests.
This nightclub has a large reception area, 9 private rooms, each with an area of about 500-2000 square feet, and a staff lounge, describing that "nightclubs of this size are rare in recent years." The investigation revealed that this nightclub officially opened in April this year. , There are still flower cards at the entrance of the night market, I believe the action has dealt a heavy blow to the source of income of the underworld.
The police also noticed that some unlicensed bar leaders used free drinks and drugs to attract underage girls and female college students to the venue, with the purpose of attracting more male customers to patronize.
The arrested girl is suspected of being responsible for singing, drinking, and eating. There is no evidence to show that the recruitment was organized.
The nightclub is expensive. The most expensive 2000-square-foot box is more than 100,000 yuan a night, and a large whiskey is 30,000 yuan. Frankly, "It's not a place where you and I can go." The venue is like a club flagship store with VIP sign-in. Book, make guests feel at home.
Police concerned about drugs and youth crime
Chief Inspector Huang Dongbin, Director of Operations of the Tuen Mun Police District, pointed out that through "inter-departmental" cooperation, continue to investigate and enforce other violations, and work with other stakeholders to provide support services to young arrested persons to reduce the chance of repeated offenses.
The Tuen Mun Police District took the initiative to contact the Lands Department, Buildings Department, Fire Services Department and other departments to make referrals on illegal premises reconstruction, illegal land lease use, and violation of the Fire Safety Building Ordinance to ensure that the unit complies with and complies with relevant laws.
In addition, if any equipment is found to be suspected of violating the "Copyright Regulations", such as a karaoke playback system containing infringing songs, the case will also be referred to the relevant customs department for follow-up.
The police also conducted criminal investigations on landlords and tenants, conducted in-depth investigations into whether they were involved in illegal activities of the property, and informed them of the relevant legal responsibilities as landlords and tenants, and immediately stopped criminals from continuing to rent the unit.
In addition, 19 minors were arrested in the operation, and the Tuen Mun Police District will actively refer them to youth protection groups. It is hoped that the arrested youths can receive appropriate community support service plans as soon as possible to enhance law-abiding awareness, instill correct values, and reduce recidivism. opportunity.
Especially for the underage girls involved in the case, Huang Dongbin said that although the preliminary investigation did not involve further sexual crimes, he was worried that their bottom line was getting lower and lower. Fortunately, they were identified in this operation and would cooperate with their families to raise the law-abiding consciousness of the arrested girls.
The police believe that this large-scale operation has successfully cracked down on illegal premises and activities in factory buildings in Tuen Mun.
The police reiterated that combating triad crimes is one of the chief actions of the Commissioner of Police.
The police will continue to launch intelligence-led operations to actively crack down on the sources of illegal income of triads and their activities in order to curb criminal activities of triads.
The police emphasized that selling alcohol without a license is a serious crime. Once convicted, it can be fined up to $1 million and imprisoned for two years. It is also illegal for citizens to drink alcohol in places without a license. Once convicted, they can be fined up to $2,000.
In addition, drug trafficking is a serious crime. According to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, once convicted, the maximum penalty is a fine of 5 million yuan and life imprisonment. The police urge the public not to try the law.
The police appealed to the public to take care of themselves and others and strictly abide by the "Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance" to help control the epidemic and reduce the risk of the spread of the virus in the community.
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